Chilled Tropical Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large banana divided sliced
• 1.5 cups cantaloupe cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 12 ounce papaya nectar canned
• 1.5 cups pineapple fresh cubed
• 2 cups pineapple juice unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• ladle
• blender

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well.
2. Place half of fruit mixture and half of banana in container of an electric blender; cover and process on low speed until smooth.
3. Transfer pureed mixture to a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining fruit mixture and banana.
4. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. To serve, stir chilled soup, then ladle into individual bowls.
5. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.